EV powerhouse China leads world in auto exports, topping Japan

Chinese cars make inroads into Russia, Europe and Mexico in first half

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BYD and other Chinese automakers are gaining ground in exports. (Photo by Yusuke Hinata)

AZUSA KAWAKAMI and YUSUKE HINATA, Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO/GUANGZHOU -- China became the world leader in automobile exports in the first six months of 2023, surpassing Japan at the half-year mark for the first time as more Chinese electric cars sold worldwide.

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